A Wondering Practice

This is a simple practice of checking in with all members of your family–whether there are two of you, whether you live in the same place, for all ages. By Sally Thomas, The Wondering Together Project: A Simple Tool For These Hard Times, from Building Faith.   Make Time Carve out about 10 minutes each day. Gather in a place and a way that fits into your life (at a table, on a daily walk, getting ready for bed, driving to school). Try to use the same space and time of day once you find what works well for you all. Have the wondering questions printed.   Make Space Set aside any digital distractions so that these ten minutes together are peaceful, and you can really listen to each other. Some families light a candle, dim the lights, or do something else to make this short time together feel special, but you don’t have to! One family member asks the first question. If it works, take turns leading the questions each day, as it underscores the agency of each household member, especially the youngest.   Ask Each Other The Wondering Questions “I wonder what part of today you liked the best?” Some may have just a word or two to share while others may tell a short story. Just listen to one another. Everyone always has the right to pass. When everyone has answered the first question, the second one is asked: “I wonder what part of today was the most important part?” Allow everyone to answer with a phrase or a short story. Then go onto the third question, “I wonder when...